Overview & Reviews
For 2001, the Grand Am gets audio improvements, a wheel upgrade and revised paint choices.
- Sporty styling, lots of standard features, available five-speed manual transmission, crisp handling.
- Price creep has followed sales growth, true sport sedans need a five-speed with a V6, odd interior styling.
User Reviews:
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nice when it starts - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By mandy00000000 - April 1 - 2:00 amI love this car I really do, when it starts. We bought this car a year ago with 7800 miles on it and have 35000 on it now. Soon after I bought it I had troubles with the car starting. It usually takes 2-3 times to start (not all the time) Ive taken it into the dealership 3 times about this and they just tell me that its a computer quirk and there is no cure for it. I would have no complaints if it would just start the first time.
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Grand Am GT - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By jdub85 - February 26 - 10:00 amI really enjoy my car. Its fun to drive and has a decent amount of power for your money. I did however have some problems with it in the beginning. Everytime I turned on my blinker it continued to click like 3 or 4 more times after it was off. I had the dealership do something with the wiring now its never made a sound since. My only other problem was the it had a little trouble turning over when I started the engine. Then I had the dealership upload a hard start program on to my cars computer and it now starts much better. The car is still on the plus side and fun to drive just a few things needed to be fixed.
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cheaply made - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By never buy pontiac - October 27 - 10:00 amthis car really disappoints me. the passenger window fell out of track @ 40,000, the speaker sounds busted, air conditioner controls do not work, and most recently the fuel pump went out. (very expensive!!)would never buy a Pontiac Grand AM GT again.Plus the resale value is horrible.
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GrandAmLemon - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By GMEatMyTow Charges - September 14 - 2:00 amThe dealer tells me I was given a Friday car and apologizes. GM refuses to allow me out of lease. Ive had electrical issue since purchased the vehicle which is 2 1/2 years now. The Car doesnt start about 2 times a month on average. Just got car back from shop today and once again they swear its fixed. The 2nd time I heard that this month! The whole experience has been a 2 1/2 year nightmare for me. I know I could sue and win 10 attempts to fix the same problem twice this month alone. But I only have 3 more months on their lease they wont let me out of less I sue. HEY GM EAT THOSE JUMP START & TOW CHARGES!!!!
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GrandAmLemon - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By GrandAmLemon - September 14 - 2:00 amThe dealer tells me I was given a Friday car and apologizes. GM refuses to allow me out of lease. Ive had electrical issue since purchased the vehicle which is 2 1/2 years now. The Car doesnt start about 3 times a month on average. Just got car back from shop today and once again they swear its fixed. The 2nd time I heard that this month! The latest excuse The whole experience has been a 2 1/2 year nightmare for me. I know I could sue and win 10 attempts to fix the same problem twice this month alone. But I only have 3 more months on their lease they wont let me out of less I sue. HEY GM EAT THOSE JUMP START & TOW CHARGES!!!!
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a good car so far - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By Thebitz - September 8 - 10:00 amAs I read other reviews on the 2001 GA, I realized I too have had similar problems with the engine not turning over on the first attempt. Hmmm??? This is my second GA. first was a 1996 GA GT. I think the handling of the GT was better. Overall, I have not had many problems with car. I did have to replace a tail light seal which leaked water into the truck/extra tire compartment. I would think this is a good car, but it is not a Nissan, Toyota, or Honda. You get what you pay for. The brakes are not very strong which is a known GM problem.
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Impressive - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By Kaci TRUTXN - September 6 - 2:00 amI have to admit that I have a 2002, but as soon as I drove home I fell in love. It has good pick up, nice comfort in the back, plenty of trunk space. I was overall impressed. I did notice that the pain on the front has chipped off from objects hitting it off the highway. I guess I didnt expect for it to be like that. I do think it is a good car over all. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone.
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No problems - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By heavenbndt - August 26 - 6:00 amIve had my 2001 grand am for two years now and have had no problems with it. It has power I didnt expect it to have and moves good in traffic. The gas mileage is good compared to my ford truck and it is a comfortable ride. I love my car and felt it was a good deal.
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se are just as good - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By country city boy - August 4 - 6:26 pmThis is my primary vehicle to drive and I am geet great gas mileage that exceds the mileage listed on the sheet. 20-25 city and 33-36 on the interstate. People complain about the 2.4 but when it drops 2 gears on the interstate it does not seem so wimpy.
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Alright - 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
By spurge27 - July 26 - 1:48 amIve had mine for almost 11 months and the only thing needed replaced was the fuel pump which as Ive read is one thing that normally goes. Ive yet to change my brakes or anything like that so maybe its just my car. I did have to keep dumping anti-freeze into my car but checked and found it was just a hose that went bad which I just ficed with liquid aluminum. Other then that this car drives smooth, gets good gas mileage (18-19 cty, 26-27 hwy), fast, good looking, and will get you where you need to go. I got mine with 98,000 miles on it and it is at 120,000 now with only that one problem. Would I recommend this car, no. Would I say that its a decent car, yes!
